"Conceit is an insuperable obstacle to all progress. On the other hand, it is of little use to take criticism in a slavish spirit and to act on it without understanding it."

-- Ellen Terry

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“Medicine, the only profession that labors incessantly to destroy the reason for its own existence.”
“I learned many lessons from my first race with my heroes. I learned it was easier to breathe when I cried, so I cried often and without shame. I learned that a teammate's faith in you can propel you up any mountain. I learned that winning requires an entirely different mind-set than not losing. I learned that the best teams in the world share not only their strengths but also their weaknesses. I learned that you don't inspire your teammates by showing them how amazing you are. You inspire them by showing them how amazing they are.”
“I've aways been good at picking up certain things, like sports and dancing.”
“Remember the past, plan for the future, but live for today, because yesterday is gone and tomorrow may never come.”
“We all want to live a happy life and have a right to do so, whether through work or spiritual practice. I'm subject to destructive emotions like anger and jealousy the same as you, but we all have potential for good too. However, our existing education system is oriented towards material development; neglecting inner values. Consequently we lack a clear awareness of the inner values that are the basis of a happy life.”
“I knew 'Mars Needs Moms! ' would be a movie seconds after the title came to mind. Similarly, I also knew that my daughter would be calling me a dork as a default term of endearment eventually.”

Source : Interview with Michael Cavna, www.washingtonpost.com. March 12, 2011.
“Everything you desire is always just outside your comfort zone, dear boy. If it wasn't you would already possess it, would you not?”
“Some people have to move, physically, to "get" something. But if you're stuck in a chair, that's not your limitation - it's simply not an optimal condition for you.”

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